Gerald M. Harris, 83, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at his home.  He was born on October 26, 1941, in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Melvin G. and Virginia (Bailey) Harris.

Gerald grew up on Harris Brothers Vegetable Farm. He really enjoyed farm life and working with the family.  He graduated from Berlin Heights High School and later Kent State University.  He worked for many years at National Acme, where he served as Plant Manager before his retirement.

An avid golfer, Gerry was a big Cleveland Indians (Guardians), Browns, and Ohio State Buckeyes fan.  He served his country as part of the Ohio National Guard for 6 years.

He is survived by his brother, Rodney A. (Linda) Harris; nieces and nephews, Sandra Nixon (Robert Lester), Pamela (Ernie) Mangold, and Rodney (Michelle) Harris Jr.; great nieces and great nephews, Ethan and Jackson Harris, Heidi and Jeremy Mangold, Chris (Jessica) Shumaker, and Josh (Cheyenne) Nixon; great-great nieces, Theodore and Lydia Shumaker; uncle, Don Harris and his family, and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin G. Harris; mother, Virginia White; step father, George White; and brother, Ronnie Harris in infancy.

A graveside service is planned for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at McMillen Cemetery, on River Rd., in Huron. Beginning around 1 p.m.  The family is planning to meet at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk at 12:15 to travel to the cemetery together.  Guests may either travel with the family from the funeral home or meet them directly at the cemetery for the service.   Memorial contributions may be directed to the Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk, Ohio 44857.  The family would like to thank Darla Skinner for her loving care to Gerald over the years, and to Southern Care Hospice for their comfort and care most recently.  Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com